Ballerina: meaning, definitions and examples

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ballerina

 

[ หŒbรฆl.ษ™หˆriห.nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dancing

A ballerina is a female ballet dancer who has been trained in classical ballet. Ballerinas typically perform on stage, showcasing their grace, flexibility, and strength through intricate and elegant movements.

Synonyms

ballet dancer, danseuse, prima ballerina

Examples of usage

  • She dreams of becoming a professional ballerina one day.
  • The ballerina gracefully leaped across the stage.
  • The ballerina's pirouette was flawless.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal language, a ballerina can also refer to a girl or woman who is skilled or accomplished in a particular field, such as a business or sport.

Synonyms

ace, expert, master

Examples of usage

  • She's a real ballerina when it comes to negotiating deals.
  • Sarah is a ballerina on the basketball court.

Translations

Translations of the word "ballerina" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bailarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฒเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ballerina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปะตั€ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baletnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฌใƒชใƒผใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ballerine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bailarina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balerin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ ˆ๋ฆฌ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู‚ุตุฉ ุจุงู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baletka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baletka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šญ่•พ่ˆžๅฅณๆผ”ๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baletka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ballettdansari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะตั€ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balet rษ™qqasษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bailarina

Etymology

The term 'ballerina' is derived from the Italian word 'ballerina', which means a female ballet dancer. Ballet as a dance form originated in the Italian Renaissance courts during the 15th and 16th centuries, eventually developing into the classical ballet we know today. Ballerinas have been celebrated for their skill, artistry, and dedication to their craft throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,322, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.